James Stuart — Mary, Queen of Scots Character Profile

About James Stuart

Mary's ambitious illegitimate Protestant half-brother and a powerful Scottish lord. He seeks political control and stability, consistently opposing Mary's marriages and Catholic alliances, eventually forcing her abdication and ruling as regent.

Character Facts

Played by

Patrick McGoohan

Appears in

Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)

Role

Supporting

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